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Live acoustic music
Happy Hour! Wednesdays 3-7pm
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Back by request, join us every Wednesday from 3-7pm for Happy Hour! All Wines & Beers by glass are 1/2 off!! Food Specials available.
Weekday Luncheon Special
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Grab your book club, your knitting group or your card playing friends & join us during the week for our luncheon special. Get any sandwich & a bowl of soup for just $10. This special is available from noon-3pm Tuesday thru Friday.
Kevin Conaway
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Live Music-Acoustic
LooseTooth Band
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Live Music-Rock
Wine Cave Tastings
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Cave Tastings-Saturdays at 12:30 & 1:30
Looking for a more intimate experience? Join us in our exclusive Wine Cave for an educational & informational tasting with hors d’oeuvres. Tastings will last 30-40 minutes and will include 5 wine samples our of award winning wines. Tasting preference of dry and sweet palates are both offered. Reservations are required. $15 per person
NOTE: Our kitchen will accommodate any dietary restrictions for diners when noted at time of reservation booking. Menu & wines are subject to change without notice. Call us at 440-298-9838 or email us at [email protected] for more information
Light of Day
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Live Music-Rock, Dance
Jes
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Live acoustic music
Edward Jones-Setting Realistic Financial Goals, March 29th 6-7:30pm
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Join us at Grand River Cellars for Wine tasting and an educational seminar. At Edward Jones believe financial education is an important part of achieving your goals. That’s why we are excited to invite you to our upcoming workshop where you will learn about important investment strategies.
Setting Realistic Financial Goals-Erik Sweress, Regional Vice President
Invesco-Hosted by Toni Armeni
To reserve a space for yourself and a guest at this educational workshop. Please Erica Paxton at 440-964-2441 no later than Wednesday March 22nd.
Happy Hour! Wednesdays 3-7pm
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Back by request, join us every Wednesday from 3-7pm for Happy Hour! All Wines & Beers by glass are 1/2 off!! Food Specials available.
Weekday Luncheon Special
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Weekday Luncheon Special
Grab your book club, your knitting group, or your card playing friends and join us during the week for our luncheon special. Get any sandwich and a bowl of soup for just $10. This special is available from Noon-3pm Tuesday thru Friday.
Mark Morris
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Live Music – Acoustic
Artifex
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Live Music-Rock, Dance
Wine Cave Tastings
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Cave Tastings-Saturdays at 12:30 & 1:30
Looking for a more intimate experience? Join us in our exclusive Wine Cave for an educational & informational tasting with hors d’oeuvres. Tastings will last 30-40 minutes and will include 5 wine samples our of award winning wines. Tasting preference of dry and sweet palates are both offered. Reservations are required. $15 per person
NOTE: Our kitchen will accommodate any dietary restrictions for diners when noted at time of reservation booking. Menu & wines are subject to change without notice. Call us at 440-298-9838 or email us at [email protected] for more infomation
Horsefeathers
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Live Music-Light Rock
Jes
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Live acoustic music
Happy Hour! Wednesdays 3-7pm
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Back by request, join us every Wednesday from 3-7pm for Happy Hour! All Wines & Beers by glass are 1/2 off!! Food Specials available.
Weekday Luncheon Special
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Weekday Luncheon Special
Grab your book club, your knitting group, or your card playing friends and join us during the week for our luncheon special. Get any sandwich and a bowl of soup for just $10. This special is available from Noon-3pm Tuesday thru Friday.
Stan Miller
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Live Music-Smooth Jazz
Andy’s Last Band
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Live Music-Rock N Roll
13th Annual Ice Wine Festival-March 18th
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Saturday March 11th Noon-5 p.m. Participating wineries include: Debonné Vineyards, Ferrante Winery & Ristorante, Grand River Cellars Winery and Restaurant, Laurello Vineyards, South River Vineyards & St. Joseph Vineyards. Patrons will visit each of the participating wineries and sample their Ice Wine along with a complimentary appetizer. Many of the wineries will also have a featured event including ice carving, jewelry shows, dog sledding & much more. Cost is $6 at each winery, which includes wine samples, an ice wine glass at each winery, appetizer and special events. (Bring in a canned food item to help support our local food banks and receive $1 off per person.) Call 440-466-3485 for more information.
Appetizer Menu & Events include:
DEBONNÉ VINEYARDS
APPETIZER: Smokey Salmon Pate on Cracked Pepper Crackers & Sled Dog Demonstration all day
Live music Friday evening and Saturday afternoon
Winter Glow Progressive Dinner- each Friday evening prior to festival.
Call 440-466-3485 or www.debonne.com for more information.
FERRANTE WINERY & RISTORANTE
APPETIZER: Pound cake with a peach ricotta cream &Take a picture with our giant ice wine bottle
GRAND RIVER CELLARS WINERY & RESTAURANT
APPETIZER: White cheddar, bacon, & caramelized onions mac & cheese & Featuring Ice Carving at 12 p.m. Delightful Soy Candles featuring Ice Wine Candles
Ice Wine Marshmallow Roast All Day (small additional fee); Live music both Friday & Saturday nights
Winter Glow Progressive Dinner- each Friday evening of the Ice Wine Festival
Call 440-298-9838 or www.grandrivercellars.com for more information.
LAURELLO VINEYARDS
APPETIZER: Macaroon with hints of orange and dark chocolate; Beach glass by Rita Burns; Watch a video of this year’s ice wine harvest and pressing.
ST. JOSEPH VINEYARDS
APPETIZER: Ohio apple strudel infused with Ohio Maple Syrup & Krzys Family Maple Syrup Demonstration
SOUTH RIVER VINEYARDS
Concord & Blush Ice wines sampled in imprinted Sun Glass & Winter Glow Progressive Dinner- each Friday evening of the Ice Wine Festival.
RED EAGLE DISTILLERY
Festive Cocktail featuring South River Vineyards Blush Ice Wine, & Bourbon, and Lindeman’s Peche Beer; Imprinted Red Eagle Distillery Glass
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Live Music-Rock N Roll
2017 Winter Glow – An Exclusive Dinner Event 6:30pm
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Fridays, March 17th 2017 Winter Glow – An Exclusive Dinner Event; 6:30pm
Kick off the 2017 Ice Wine Festival with a progressive dinner Friday night before the Saturday event. The evening begins at 6:30 p.m. at Grand River Cellars with delicious appetizers. Proceed to Debonné Vineyards for a wonderful entrée. Afterwards, move up the road to South River Vineyard for a delicious dessert. Our winemakers will pair each of the courses with his choice of wines. Reservations required. Seating is very limited and will sell out quickly. This is a prepaid, non-refundable ticketed event. $49.50 per person includes tax & gratuity. Call 440-466-3485 to make reservations.
Friday, March 17th: Grand River Cellars: White bean, carrots and kale soup along with pear, pomegranate salad with gorgonzola and Champagne vinaigrette. Debonné Vineyards: Roast lamb with Irish Colcannon, fresh carrots & Irish soda bread
(Lenten option: Lemon Pepper Cod); Finish with ice cream topped with an ice wine compote of marinated fresh fruit and blush ice wine at South River Vineyards.
Happy Hour! Wednesdays 3-7pm
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Back by request, join us every Wednesday from 3-7pm for Happy Hour! All Wines & Beers by glass are 1/2 off!! Food Specials available.
Weekday Luncheon Special
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Weekday Luncheon Special
Grab your book club, your knitting group, or your card playing friends and join us during the week for our luncheon special. Get any sandwich and a bowl of soup for just $10. This special is available from Noon-3pm Tuesday thru Friday.
Dave Young
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Live Music-light Jazz; instrumental
Stone River Band
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Live Music-Classic Rock
13th Annual Ice Wine Festival-March 11th
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Saturday March 11th Noon-5 p.m. Participating wineries include: Debonné Vineyards, Ferrante Winery & Ristorante, Grand River Cellars Winery and Restaurant, Laurello Vineyards, South River Vineyards & St. Joseph Vineyards. Patrons will visit each of the participating wineries and sample their Ice Wine along with a complimentary appetizer. Many of the wineries will also have a featured event including ice carving, jewelry shows, dog sledding & much more. Cost is $6 at each winery, which includes wine samples, an ice wine glass at each winery, appetizer and special events. (Bring in a canned food item to help support our local food banks and receive $1 off per person.) Call 440-466-3485 for more information.
Appetizer Menu & Events include:
DEBONNÉ VINEYARDS
APPETIZER: Smokey Salmon Pate on Cracked Pepper Crackers & Sled Dog Demonstration all day
Live music Friday evening and Saturday afternoon
Winter Glow Progressive Dinner- each Friday evening prior to festival.
Call 440-466-3485 or www.debonne.com for more information.
FERRANTE WINERY & RISTORANTE
APPETIZER: Pound cake with a peach ricotta cream &Take a picture with our giant ice wine bottle
GRAND RIVER CELLARS WINERY & RESTAURANT
APPETIZER: White cheddar, bacon, & caramelized onions mac & cheese & Featuring Ice Carving at 12 p.m. Delightful Soy Candles featuring Ice Wine Candles
Ice Wine Marshmallow Roast All Day (small additional fee); Live music both Friday & Saturday nights
Winter Glow Progressive Dinner- each Friday evening of the Ice Wine Festival
Call 440-298-9838 or www.grandrivercellars.com for more information.
LAURELLO VINEYARDS
APPETIZER: Macaroon with hints of orange and dark chocolate; Beach glass by Rita Burns; Watch a video of this year’s ice wine harvest and pressing.
ST. JOSEPH VINEYARDS
APPETIZER: Ohio apple strudel infused with Ohio Maple Syrup & Krzys Family Maple Syrup Demonstration
SOUTH RIVER VINEYARDS
Concord & Blush Ice wines sampled in imprinted Sun Glass & Winter Glow Progressive Dinner- each Friday evening of the Ice Wine Festival.
RED EAGLE DISTILLERY
Festive Cocktail featuring South River Vineyards Blush Ice Wine, & Bourbon, and Lindeman’s Peche Beer; Imprinted Red Eagle Distillery Glass
Castaways
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Live Music-Rock N Roll
2017 Winter Glow – An Exclusive Dinner Event; 6:30pm
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Fridays, March 10th, 2017 Winter Glow – An Exclusive Dinner Event 6:30pm
Kick off the 2017 Ice Wine Festival with a progressive dinner Friday night before the Saturday event. The evening begins at 6:30 p.m. at Grand River Cellars with delicious appetizers. Proceed to Debonné Vineyards for a wonderful entrée. Afterwards, move up the road to South River Vineyard for a delicious dessert. Our winemakers will pair each of the courses with his choice of wines. Reservations required. Seating is very limited and will sell out quickly. This is a prepaid, non-refundable ticketed event. $49.50 per person includes tax & gratuity. Call 440-466-3485 to make reservations.
Friday, March 10th: Grand River Cellars: Apricot & ricotta tartines along with roasted butternut squash & shallot soup. Debonné Vineyards: Roasted pork loin with Garlic Parmesan smashed potatoes & roasted Brussels sprouts (Lenten Option: Scampi Shrimp Skewers); Finish with ice cream topped with an ice wine compote of marinated fresh fruit and blush ice wine at South River Vineyards.
Jes
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Live acoustic music
Happy Hour! Wednesdays 3-7pm
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Back by request, join us every Wednesday from 3-7pm for Happy Hour! All Wines & Beers by glass are 1/2 off!! Food Specials available.
Weekday Luncheon Special
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Weekday Luncheon Special
Grab your book club, your knitting group, or your card playing friends and join us during the week for our luncheon special. Get any sandwich and a bowl of soup for just $10. This special is available from Noon-3pm Tuesday thru Friday.
Randall Coumos
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Live Music-acoustic
King Street
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Live Music-Rock N Roll
13th Annual Ice Wine Festival-March 4th
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13th Annual Ice Wine Festival-March 11th
Saturday March 4th Noon-5 p.m. Participating wineries include: Debonné Vineyards, Ferrante Winery & Ristorante, Grand River Cellars Winery and Restaurant, Laurello Vineyards, South River Vineyards & St. Joseph Vineyards. Patrons will visit each of the participating wineries and sample their Ice Wine along with a complimentary appetizer. Many of the wineries will also have a featured event including ice carving, jewelry shows, dog sledding & much more. Cost is $6 at each winery, which includes wine samples, an ice wine glass at each winery, appetizer and special events. (Bring in a canned food item to help support our local food banks and receive $1 off per person.) Call 440-466-3485 for more information.
Appetizer Menu & Events include:
DEBONNÉ VINEYARDS
APPETIZER: Smokey Salmon Pate on Cracked Pepper Crackers & Sled Dog Demonstration all day
Live music Friday evening and Saturday afternoon
Winter Glow Progressive Dinner- each Friday evening prior to festival.
Call 440-466-3485 or www.debonne.com for more information.
FERRANTE WINERY & RISTORANTE
APPETIZER: Pound cake with a peach ricotta cream &Take a picture with our giant ice wine bottle
GRAND RIVER CELLARS WINERY & RESTAURANT
APPETIZER: White cheddar, bacon, & caramelized onions mac & cheese & Featuring Ice Carving at 12 p.m. Delightful Soy Candles featuring Ice Wine Candles
Ice Wine Marshmallow Roast All Day (small additional fee); Live music both Friday & Saturday nights
Winter Glow Progressive Dinner- each Friday evening of the Ice Wine Festival
Call 440-298-9838 or www.grandrivercellars.com for more information.
LAURELLO VINEYARDS
APPETIZER: Macaroon with hints of orange and dark chocolate; Beach glass by Rita Burns; Watch a video of this year’s ice wine harvest and pressing.
ST. JOSEPH VINEYARDS
APPETIZER: Ohio apple strudel infused with Ohio Maple Syrup & Krzys Family Maple Syrup Demonstration
SOUTH RIVER VINEYARDS
Concord & Blush Ice wines sampled in imprinted Sun Glass & Winter Glow Progressive Dinner- each Friday evening of the Ice Wine Festival.
RED EAGLE DISTILLERY
Festive Cocktail featuring South River Vineyards Blush Ice Wine, & Bourbon, and Lindeman’s Peche Beer; Imprinted Red Eagle Distillery Glass
Four Kings
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Live Music-Rock N Roll, Dance
2017 Winter Glow – An Exclusive Dinner Event; 6:30pm
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Fridays, March 3rd, 2017 Winter Glow – An Exclusive Dinner Event 6:30pm
Kick off the 2017 Ice Wine Festival with a progressive dinner Friday night before the Saturday event. The evening begins at 6:30 p.m. at Grand River Cellars with delicious appetizers. Proceed to Debonné Vineyards for a wonderful entrée. Afterwards, move up the road to South River Vineyard for a delicious dessert. Our winemakers will pair each of the courses with his choice of wines. Reservations required. Seating is very limited and will sell out quickly. This is a prepaid, non-refundable ticketed event. $49.50 per person includes tax & gratuity.
Call 440-298-9838 to make reservations.
Jes
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Live acoustic music
Happy Hour! Wednesdays 3-7pm
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Back by request, join us every Wednesday from 3-7pm for Happy Hour! All Wines & Beers by glass are 1/2 off!! Food Specials available.
Weekday Luncheon Special
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Weekday Luncheon Special
Grab your book club, your knitting group, or your card playing friends and join us during the week for our luncheon special. Get any sandwich and a bowl of soup for just $10. This special is available from Noon-3pm Tuesday thru Friday.
Nick Zuber
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Live Music-Acoustic
Crafts & Corks
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Crafts & Corks
Sunday, February 26th 2-4 pm
Enjoy one of our craft classes taught by Lauren Merinar. Each month will feature a themed craft for you to create while sipping on your glass of wine. You must register in advance and space is limited. $30 per person which includes all your supplies and a glass of wine and lots of fun!
Reservations required in advance.
Incahootz
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Live Music-Rock N Roll
Bobby Hayes & H2O Band
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Live Music-Rock N Roll
Dinner Series in the Wine Cave
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Dinner Series in the Wine Cave
Friday February 24th, 6:30pm featuring one of our wines from our wine library This very special dinner will include a delicious 4 course menu paired and presented with our award winning wines. Owner Cindy Lindberg will also feature a wine that has been stored in the wine library for years. Since this will be served in the wine cave, seating is limited. Reservations are required. Plan to come a little early because dinner will start promptly at 6:30pm. Tickets are $49.95 (includes tax & gratuity).
1st Course
Hamhock vegetable soup with white beans
2nd Course
Cheese toast points with a broccoli rabe relish
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Spinach & gruyere stuffed chicken breasts (from New Creations) served with buttered cauliflower puree
4th Course
Homemade marshmallow covered in a chocolate ganache and crumbled graham crackers
Happy Hour!
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Happy Hour! Wednesdays 3-7pm
Back by request, join us every Wednesday from 3-7pm for Happy Hour! All Wines & Beers by glass are 1/2 off!! Food Specials available.
Happy Hour! Wednesdays 3-7pm
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Back by request, join us every Wednesday from 3-7pm for Happy Hour! All Wines & Beers by glass are 1/2 off!! Food Specials available.
Weekday Luncheon Special
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Weekday Luncheon Special
Grab your book club, your knitting group, or your card playing friends and join us during the week for our luncheon special. Get any sandwich and a bowl of soup for just $10. This special is available from Noon-3pm Tuesday thru Friday.
Stan Miller
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Live music-Smooth Jazz
Tracer
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Live Music-Rock N Roll
Light of Day
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Live Music-Rock N Roll, Dance
Jes
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Live acoustic music
Happy Hour!
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Happy Hour! Wednesdays 3-7pm
Back by request, join us every Wednesday from 3-7pm for Happy Hour! All Wines & Beers by glass are 1/2 off!! Food Specials available.
Randall Cuomos
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Live Music-Acoustic
Valentine’s Day Dinner
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Valentine’s Day Dinner-February 10th, 11th, 12th & 14th, 2017
Dinner for two specials. Reservations are highly recommended.
Join us Friday & Saturday from 12pm-10:30pm; Sunday from 12pm-7:30pm and Tuesday 12pm-8pm. $84.95 per couple plus tax. Price includes a bottle of Champagne or Wine (some wines may be extra).
Live music each evening
1st Course
Lobster Bisque or Roasted Red Pepper Bisque
2nd Course
Roasted asparagus salad with toasted pine nuts, shaved parmesan & a lemon vinaigrette
3rd Course
Choice of 6oz Filet of Sirloin topped with a gorgonzola sauce, Grilled buttermilk honey chicken or roasted vegetable stuffed Salmon topped with a lemon piccata sauce. All entrees served with a choice of white cheddar pesto mac & cheese tossed with bacon & roasted red peppers OR chive & sour cream baked potato
4th Course
Chocolate Chambord served with Chocolate Concord Port Style Dessert Wine
*Gluten free options available upon request
Weekday Luncheon Special
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Weekday Luncheon Special
Grab your book club, your knitting group, or your card playing friends and join us during the week for our luncheon special. Get any sandwich and a bowl of soup for just $10. This special is available from Noon-3pm Tuesday thru Friday.
Nia Covington
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Live music-Smooth Jazz
Yoga in the Vineyards
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Yoga in the Vineyards, Sunday, February 12th at 10:30 am- only a few spaces still available!-SOLD OUT!
Please plan to join us at Grand River Cellars for a morning of bliss.
The cost of each yoga class is $15 and includes a glass of wine following the class.
This is a basic level of yoga, you will need to provide your own mat. The yoga class will last for one hour and the mingling can last for as long as you’d like.
This experience is a wonderful way to relax yourself right into a perfect Sunday afternoon. We always have a good time and it’s a great opportunity for you to form new friendships and spend time with like-minded folks.
Yoga classes are hosted by: Now & Zen Wellness Studio. You must be registered to attend, to register please call 440.536.0553 or email [email protected] or call Grand River Cellars at 440.298.9838
Blues De Ville
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Backtraxx
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Live Music-Rock N Roll
Valentine’s Day Dinner
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Valentine’s Day Dinner-February 10th, 11th, 12th & 14th, 2017
Dinner for two specials. Reservations are highly recommended.
Join us Friday & Saturday from 12pm-10:30pm; Sunday from 12pm-7:30pm and
Tuesday 12pm-8pm. $84.95 per couple plus tax. Price includes a bottle of Champagne or Wine (some wines may be extra).
1st Course
Lobster Bisque or Roasted Red Pepper Bisque
2nd Course
Roasted asparagus salad with toasted pine nuts, shaved parmesan & a lemon vinaigrette
3rd Course
Choice of 6oz Filet of Sirloin topped with a gorgonzola sauce, Grilled buttermilk honey chicken or roasted vegetable stuffed Salmon topped with a lemon piccata sauce. All entrees served with a choice of white cheddar pesto mac & cheese tossed with bacon & roasted red peppers OR chive & sour cream baked potato
4th Course
Chocolate Chambord served with Chocolate Concord Port Style Dessert Wine
*Gluten free options available upon request
Jes
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Live acoustic music
Route 86
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Live Music-Rock
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